Mauna Kea

Here is a little update and some really cool photos from the top of Mauna Kea. After some hikes I started having fits with my knee so we drove partially up Mauna Kea and then I trekked the rest. I had a blast. Although it isn’t a technical or high climb to 13800 it is still a challenge. I had to keep reminding myself to breath deep and even or I would get light headed. All in all I was a mountain goat. Too bad the damn knee is giving me fits. I think that when I get home I will look into getting it fixed.
The temp on top was about 5 F after a 45 MPH wind. I way under dressed and froze my butt off. We were told to expect 25-30 F

Anyway, here are some really cool pictures.
Enjoy
Me at sunrise on the Summit

THe Shadow of the mountain at sunrise extending to the west

At the Summit, Mauna Loa in background about 200 feet lower.

Sunrise, True Summit to the right just before we made the final climb.

View from the top at Sunrise